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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,236 views

    This is the fourth of the "Be" attitudes.

    Starving For Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 1

    BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can Have Heavenly Happiness Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Are you happy? I am -- sometimes! Psalm 1 reminds us that God wants to give us more happiness in life, and here’s how to get it:

    Summer Psalms #1 - You Can Have Heavenly Happiness Psalm 1:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 27, 2009 *Are you happy? I am -- sometimes! Psalm 1 reminds us that God wants to give us more happiness in life. John Phillips explained: -The book of Psalms begins with the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wars And Fightings And Some Of The Reasons Why! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 4,631 views

    James teaches on things that are responsible for wars and fightings, however the wars and fightings in this passage primarily refer to brethren not getting along with one another, due to worldly and devilish wisdom instead of the wisdom from above being p

    INTRODUCTION #17 1. Open your bible to James 4:1&2. 2. This passage reminds us that many people in the church don’t know how to get along with each other and that many don’t know how to get along with their self. 3. Let’s begin our discussion of the things that James sets forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 56,449 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

    Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Wants Us To Do Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    This describes the three purposes of our salvation- trust, oobedience and love. It also shows how love gives birth to the other two

    The Christian Life Luke 10:25-37 What Does God Want Us to Do? What is the purpose of a sock factory? If you said to make socks, you are wrong. The purpose of a sock factory is to make money. What is the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God? Pt 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,486 views

    We please God when we follow God’s plan of salvation

    Last week I spoke of pleasing God and indicated that for some the word pleasing is a negative term due to life experiences. As I prepared for this morning, I determined to define the phrase pleasing God before we go further into this series because sometimes the same phrase or word has a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Chastening Of God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,334 views

    The chastening of God often goes unrecognized in the lives of his people, but the only true way to "find rest" is to yield and repent.

    The Chastening Of God Text: Amos 4:6-12 Introduction: • Amos the prophet lived and ministered during the reigns of : i) King Jeroboam II in Israel ii) King Uzziah in Judah a. The kingdom was split i. 10 tribes in the north - Israel ii. 2 tribes in the south – Judah • He himself lived in a town ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,567 views

    How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether

    How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether or not he knows God. READ SCRIPTURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 179 ratings
     | 44,851 views

    What causes fights and quarrels? 1- Wrong desires 2- Wrong directions 3- Wrong motives

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Navy Seal Obituary: Aaron Carson Vaughn. Killed in that helicopter crash, Afghanistan, August 6,2011. Aaron Carson Vaughn was a man of deep faith, insisting to his family that he didn’t fear his job as a Navy SEAL "because he knew where he was going" when he died. "Aaron was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Enough Profit?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 4,775 views

    To show that we profit only if everything about GOD and for GOD we see profitable.

    I. EXORDIUM: Why not? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we profit only if everything about GOD and for GOD we see profitable. IV. TEXT: Haggai 1:9 (Amplified Bible) You looked for much [harvest], and behold, it came to little; and even when you brought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,715 views

    There has never been wide-spread agreement regarding a description of the Kingdom of God. Yet, what do we do about this important subject? Read on.

    August 11, 2013 The Kingdom The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken’s his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Real Love (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
     | 7,320 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    Real Love (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/26/2013 Do you know how Jesus said that his disciples will be recognized throughout the world? It’s not our views on abortion or homosexuality. It’s not our involvement in a Bible-believing church or our doctrinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,026 views

    When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

    ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist